***Ryder’s POV*** Almost everyone is gathered in my office. We sit in silence as we wait for my top warrior to arrive. “Alpha, if you don’t mind me asking, wh-” Before Jessica can finish speaking, there’s a knock at the door. Our top warrior, Miles, enters with a sheepish look on his face. “I’m sorry I’m late. I got off patrol late.” I nodded at him and motioned for him to take a seat. Once I was sure I had everyone’s attention, I began speaking. “I’ve reached out to some of our allies, especially those close to us, and made them aware of the situation.” Amber and Jessica’s heartbeats got faster, and I knew they were about to say something. “Before anyone says anything, I only told them what was necessary. They don’t know that I temporarily have a lycan or that we have a descendent o

